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This is a lesson plan building website that allows teachers to build a lesson plan with quick and easy steps. The process is well explained and easy to follow. This will allow participants to integrate their new knowledge of Web 2.0 tools with an online resource. The explanation of the site is thorough and closely adheres to the coherence principle.

This site is a resource that provides templates for building lesson plans. Teachers can explore the different templates to find one that helps them organize materials and communicate objectives. The templates provide a variety of styles and are easy to download. The combination of text and graphics will help present the material in a dual coding mode.

This website provides an overview of Web 2.0 tools and gives eight examples of tools for the classroom and how they could be used. This is a comprehensive and up to date list of the most popular tools currently in use. The website combines text with links to additional information.

This website provides a description of ten Web 2.0 tools and possibilities for their use. This site provides practical suggestions for classroom implementation. There are links to additional websites for participants who want to explore possibilities. The site is mostly text, but provides links to graphic and text resources.

This listing gives good directions on locating Web 2.0 tools. This list has more variety in the tools listed. It uses text and graphics to communicate the concepts.

This YouTube video presents possible uses and a justification for the use of Web 2.0 tools in the classroom. The material is clearly presented using both and audio messages and visual images.

This YouTube video presentation clearly describes the types and uses of Web 2.0 tools. This can provide an overview for the participants of what is possible in their classroom. The objectives of the video are clear and the presentation is easy to follow. It adheres to multimedia principles regarding especially related to coherence and redundancy.

This is an online notepad program where participants can take notes, add hyperlinks, and formulate questions and ideas for future work. This free site will allow teachers to experiment with a note taking site that might transfer into classroom use.

Description: Creates many artifacts here by which creators can be assessed in workshop content Why better: More than one type of artifact creation available at one website especially helpful to those unfamiliar with the web.

Description: Creates talking animations learners can use for culminating projects that authentically assess their unit learning. Why better: Has an educational version at a reasonable cost for teachers.

Mayer speaks about advance organizers in Module 2 video.

Claco is a place to build lessons collaboratively where you can store and share all of your resources together with other educators. You can team up and create in real time while asking questions and learning with others. This website even helps align your developments to the common core. With one click it can be shared to students, parents, and colleagues. It is a learning network tool for designing essential learning while experiencing generative learning.

DIGI[cation] is a media friendly customizable e-Portfolio creation tool with easy to use templates. This tool allows commenting and downloading too. Not only can you publish your work and ideas, but also you can showcase development in learning while sharing. Use this to record your goals and document your progress while creating a positive online representation of yourself. Development of an e-portfolio leads toward generative learning through reflective knowledge building.